Polish sweet pepper classic, in an organic version. Robertina is one of the most popular Polish sweet pepper varieties - early, high-yielding and reliable. The organic version means that the seeds come from certified organic crops, without synthetic fertilizers or chemical products. Ideal for those who want to grow peppers in an eco-friendly way.
At a glance
- Type: sweet, mid-early, organic
- Fruits: red, blocky, fleshy
- Fruit weight: 110–130 g
- Wall thickness: 6–8 mm
- Sowing under cover: March
- Planting out: second half of May
- Position: sunny, sheltered
- Number of seeds in the package: 0,30 g
What makes this variety stand out
Robertina has the qualities most gardeners look for: an upright habit (no staking required), concentrated fruit ripening (a single harvest or 2–3 rounds) and consistently high yields. The fruits are uniform, do not deform and have thick, crisp flesh. Recommended both for outdoor cultivation (in warmer regions) and in unheated tunnels.
Growing step by step
Sowing (March, under cover): sow the seeds in trays or plug trays at a temperature of 18–20°C. Germination takes 10–14 days. Keep the seedlings in a bright, warm place (a windowsill; use LED supplemental lighting in February/March).
Pricking out: transplant the seedlings into 7–8 cm pots after the first pair of true leaves appears. Harden off for 1–2 weeks before planting out.
Planting out (second half of May): after the risk of frost has passed, plant outdoors or under a tunnel, spacing plants 40 × 50 cm apart. Choose a sunny, sheltered position with fertile, moist soil.
Care: water regularly at the base (not onto the leaves), and fertilize with compost, nettle manure or an organic fertilizer for fruiting vegetables. Mulching helps retain moisture.
Uses
Versatile: excellent for eating fresh (crisp, sweet and juicy), for cooking (stuffing, baking and grilling), and for preserving (pickled peppers, lecho, ajvar and frozen produce). The 6–8 mm thick wall means it holds its shape perfectly after cooking.
Gardener's tip
Sweet peppers benefit from growing alongside tomatoes - when planted nearby, they ripen faster because tomatoes release ethylene. Plant Robertina next to or between tomatoes, or in a bed where tomatoes grew the previous year. Conversely, beans, radishes and cabbage are poor neighbors for peppers.
Specifications
| Latin name | Capsicum annuum |
| Variety | Robertina |
| Type | sweet, organic, mid-early |
| Fruit color | dark red |
| Fruit weight | 110–130 g |
| Wall thickness | 6–8 mm |
| Position | sunny, sheltered |
| Seasonality | annual plant |
| Sowing time | March (under cover) |
| Planting-out time | second half of May |
| Spacing | 40 × 50 cm |
| Net weight | 0,30 g |
| Series | organic |
| Producer | W. Legutko |
| EAN code | 5903837562558 |